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NOBELIUM (USA) - (O Peslier): Slow to begin. When questioned regarding his tactics from the 800 metres, the rider explained that he was instructed to lead on NOBELIUM (USA), however after being slow to begin he was unable to do so. He added that the colt had a tendency to hang in for the majority of the race and resented the kickback, which didn’t allow him to improve behind runners rounding the turn. He further added on pulling up did NOBELIUM (USA) did not feel comfortable in its action. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
SOMERSET HOUSE (USA) - (C O'Donoghue): Shifted out on jumping and bumped another runner.
ZUMURUDEE (USA) - (C Soumillon): Slow to begin and then bumped another runner.
AL BAREZ (USA) - (J Crowley): Slow to begin and then bumped another runner.
VICTOR KALEJS (USA) - (P Graberg): Shifted in on jumping and bumped another runner.
THEGREATCOLLECTION (USA) - (S Hitchcott): Travelled wide without cover throughout.
CAPEZZANO (USA) - (W Buick): Commenced awkwardly. Over-raced throughout.
FAWREE (USA) - (B Fayd'Herbe): Stumbled on jumping and dislodged its rider. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Trainer Mr. M de Kock was notified that prior to the colt being entered to race again it must complete one satisfactory stalls test.
General: Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Stewards viewed the available footage and interviewed the starter and rider B Fayd’Herbe to assert whether FAWREE (USA) had been denied a fair start. It was established that as the blindfold was removed from the colt, momentarily prior to the start being affected, FAWREE (USA) lunged forward and made contact with the starting gates and dislodged its rider. As the Stewards were satisfied that FAWREE’s (USA) actions were attributable to itself with no external contribution to the incident, the colt was confirmed a runner and correct weight declared.

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WILD DUDE (USA) - (S Foley): Tightened for room shortly after the start. Shifted ground under pressure in the straight.
DUNDONNELL (USA) - (C Soumillon): Raced in restricted room for a short distance after the start.
HIGH ON LIFE (GB) - (R Ffrench): Shifted out on jumping and bumped another runner.
RAAFID (GB) - (D O'Neill): Slow to begin.
MORAWIJ (GB) - (C Hayes): Shortly after the start was bumped on the hindquarter by another runner. MUARRAB (GB) - (J Crowley): Commenced awkwardly. Travelled wide without cover for the majority of the race. When questioned regarding the performance of the gelding, the rider explained that he was instructed not to lead on MUARRAB (GB) and after being caught wide in the early and middle stages the gelding failed to run on in the straight and appeared to race flat. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
DIOS CORRIDA (JPN) - (A Atzeni): Commenced awkwardly and shifted out.

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REMBRANDT VAN RIJN (IRE) - (M Barzalona): Slow to begin. Approaching the 150 metres was tightened for room.
MEMORIAL DAY (IRE) - (J Crowley): Commenced awkwardly and knuckled shortly after.
PRIZE MONEY (GB) - (A de Vries): Was bumped by another runner shortly after the start.
KING BOLETE (IRE) - (J Mitchell): Bumped on jumping.
DYLAN MOUTH (IRE) - (L Dettori): Bumped on jumping. Checked off heels approaching the 150 metres.
EMOTIONLESS (IRE) - (W Buick): Shifted in on jumping and bumped another runner.
GOOD TRIP (IRE) - (S Al Mazrooei): Raced wide without cover from the 1600 metres.
POSTPONED (IRE) - (A Atzeni): Difficult to load.
General: Jockey A Atzeni (POSTPONED (IRE)) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under the provisions of ERA Rule 69(i), the particulars being that approaching the 150 metres he permitted his mount to shift in when not sufficiently clear of DYLAN MOUTH (IRE)(L Dettori), resulting in that horse having to be checked. A Atzeni had his license to ride in races suspended for two race meetings (17.03.2017 Jebel Ali & 18.03.2017 Al Ain). In assessing penalty Stewards took into account A Atzeni’s guilty plea, good careless riding record and deemed the interference to be in the mid-range.
Jockey A Atzeni (POSTPONED (IRE)) was reprimanded under the provisions of ERA Rule 69B(c)(i) for hitting his mount in front of the saddle whilst holding his whip in the forehand. A Atzeni was also reprimanded under the provisions of ERA Rule 69B(c)(vii) for hitting his mount continuously without giving it a chance to respond.

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POWER BLADE (KOR) - (P Cosgrave): Commenced awkwardly and bumped shortly after.
STUNNED (GB) - (P Dobbs): Shifted in on jumping and bumped another runner. Lost its left front plate during the race.
ROSS (IRE) - (A Atzeni): Travelled wide without cover for the majority of the race. Approaching the 300 metres shifted out and bumped another runner.
LINDO AMOR (ARG) - (C Soumillon): Commenced awkwardly. Approaching the 300 metres was bumped by another runner.
BREX DRAGO (ITY) - (A Fresu): Bumped by another runner approaching the 800 metres.
ALABASTER (USA) - (O Murphy): Slow to begin and bumped shortly after.
POLAR RIVER (USA) - (S Hitchcott): Slow to begin and bumped shortly after.
LE BERNARDIN (USA) - (T O'Shea): Approaching the 800 metres shifted in and bumped another runner. When questioned regarding the performance of the horse, the rider explained that after bumping another horse near the 800 metres LE BERNARDIN (USA) never travelled well throughout. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
NATHR (USA) - (J Crowley): Slow to begin and bumped shortly after.
ENNOBLED FRIEND (USA) - (C O'Donoghue): Shifted in on jumping and bumped another runner. SHAMAAL NIBRAS (USA) - (D O'Neill): Commenced awkwardly and lost ground.
General: Jockey O Murphy (ALABASTER (USA)) was fined AED 1000 under the provisions of ERA Rule 69(B)(a) for using the whip to excess, in that he used it on 13 occasions. Stewards took into account that this was his second breach of this rule for the season.

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Comments

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Heavy Metal (GB)

Soon led, skipped clear 600m out, ran on well, easily

02

Ross (IRE)

Settled rear, never able to challenge but ran on final 400m

03

Alabaster (USA)

Slowly into stride, settled rear, never near to challenge but ran on well final 400m

TRIPLE NINE (KOR) - (P Cosgrave): Commenced awkwardly and lost ground
LONG RIVER (USA) - (M Barzalona): Commenced awkwardly. When questioned regarding the improved performance of the horse, the trainer explained that subsequent to its previous start it had returned to the stable with an abrasion to its left hind leg, however could not otherwise explain the significant form reversal. The rider added that the horse was suited by the slow early tempo and the way the track raced this evening.
MOVE UP (GB) - (A de Vries): Lay in under pressure in the straight.
FURIA CRUZADA (CHI) - (A Fresu): Slow to begin.
SPECIAL FIGHTER (IRE) - (F Jara): Dipped on jumping.
SECOND SUMMER (USA) - (P Dobbs): Slow to begin. When questioned regarding the performance of the gelding, the rider explained that SECOND SUMMER (USA) switched leads when under pressure in the straight and raced flat. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
MIZBAH (GB) - (S Hitchcott): Travelled wide without cover in the early stages of the race.
LANI (USA) - (R Moore): Slow to begin. Travelled wide without cover in the early and middle stages. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of the colt, the rider explained that LANI (USA) failed to respond to his riding throughout the race and did not seem interested in racing. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

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MUFFRI'HA (IRE) - (P Cosgrave): Near the 1400 metres restrained off heels when over-racing and then continued to pull hard.
EPSOM ICON (GB) - (M Monaghan): Shifted out on jumping and bumped another runner. Near the 300 metres lay out.
ELLEVAL (IRE) - (S Hitchcott): Bumped on jumping and raced wide without cover throughout. Near the 300 metres steadied off heels of another runner.
PROMISING RUN (USA) - (R Moore): Near the 100 metres steadied when taken out off its running.
ROI DE VITESSE (IRE) - (D O'Neill): Commenced awkwardly and then shifted out.
ERTIJAAL (AUS) - (J Crowley): Slow to begin. Shortly after the start eased out of the race. A subsequent veterinary examination on the track revealed the horse to be severely lame in the left foreleg. ERTIJAAL (AUS) was transported to the Dubai Equine Hospital for further assessment where it was established the horse had fractured its left front semamoid and was humanly euthanized.

Finishing Position

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Comments

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Decorated Knight (GB)

Mid-division, not much room 500m out, ran on well once clear, led close home